Todten Collection

Death comes for Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, woodcut by Georg Scharffenberg
3501399 Death comes for Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, woodcut by Georg Scharffenberg, from Der Todten Tanz or The Dance of Death pub

Death And The Devil Come For The Card Player Woodcut By Georg Scharffenberg After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes For The Farmer Or Husbandman Woodcut By Georg Scharffenberg After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes For The Drunkard Woodcut By Georg Scharffenberg After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes For The Child After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes For The Painter From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes For The Unbelieving Woman From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes For The Unbelieving Husband From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes For Adam And Eve In The Garden Of Eden Woodcut By Georg Scharffenberg From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes For The Robber After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Adam And Eve In The Garden Of Eden From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes For The Cook From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes To The Jew From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes To The Pedlar Woodcut By Georg Scharffenberg After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes To The Duchess Woodcut By Georg Scharffenberg From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes To The Abbess From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes To The Soldier Woodcut By Georg Scharffenberg After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes For The Empress After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes To The Old Man Or The Hermit Woodcut After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes For The Pope From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes For The Preacher Woodcut By Georg Scharffenberg After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes To The Miser Or Usurer Woodcut By Georg Scharffenberg After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes To The Musician From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes To The Knight Or Count Woodcut After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes To The Bishop Woodcut By Georg Scharffenberg After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes To The Doctor Woodcut By Georg Scharffenberg After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes To The Merchant Woodcut By Georg Scharffenberg After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes For The Queen Woodcut By Georg Scharffenberg After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes For The King From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes For The Emperor Woodcut By Georg Scharffenberg After Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

The Last Judgement Loosely Based On Hans Holbein The Younger From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

Death Comes To The Cardinal From Der Todten Tanz Or The Dance Of Death Published Basel 1843

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"Exploring the Dance of Death: A Haunting Journey through 'Der Todten Tanz'" Step into the eerie world of 'Der Todten Tanz', a collection of woodcuts published in Basel in 1843. Created by Georg Scharffenberg after Hans Holbein the Younger, these haunting images depict Death's relentless pursuit across various walks of life. In "Death and the Devil Come for the Card Player, " we witness a chilling game where no one can escape their ultimate fate. The farmer, or husbandman, meets his demise as Death comes knocking on his door, reminding us that even those who toil on earth cannot evade their final reckoning. The drunkard's revelry is abruptly halted when Death arrives uninvited. This woodcut serves as a stark reminder that excessive indulgence leads only to an untimely end. Similarly, Death shows no mercy towards innocence as it claims the life of a child - a poignant portrayal that reminds us of mortality's impartiality. Even artists are not spared from Death's clutches; "Death Comes for the Painter" illustrates how creativity cannot shield one from their inevitable destiny. Likewise, an unbelieving woman and her husband find themselves confronted by death itself - proof that skepticism offers no protection against our mortal end. Adam and Eve may have once dwelled in paradise but even they succumb to death's embrace within "Death Comes for Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. " This powerful image symbolizes humanity's fallibility and underscores our shared vulnerability before death. No profession is exempt from this dance with mortality; whether it be thieves facing justice or cooks serving up their last meal – all must eventually face their final curtain call. Even individuals belonging to different faiths are not immune; "Death Comes to the Jew" portrays this universal truth with somber intensity. As we delve into these captivating woodcuts from 'Der Todten Tanz', we are reminded of our own mortality and the fleeting nature of life.